Updated May 12, 2024 by testing

Psychopaths are intriguing characters, little surprise that a lot of series are based on characters with psychopathic personalities, and they have a large following. This article will be looking at 12 manhwa – Korean comics where the main character is a psychopath.

In case you were wondering, psychopaths are characterized by antisocial behavior, irresponsibility, untruthfulness and a lack of remorse or empathy. These are my top 12 manhwa that perfectly portrays a main character as a psychopath:

 

Korean Comics where MC is a Psychopath (Recommendations)

 

12 – CURSOR

Psychopath MC	Characters	Plot	Art	Total
12/20	6/10	6/10	6/10	30/50

An action manhwa with a lot of psychological drama, it follows a loser turned maniac. His life changes when he begins to see a cursor that leads him to several violent events and at the same time, gives him instructions.

This manhwa is not for the faint-hearted as it features serial killers and lots of gory violence. It is quite short and will make for a quick read…if you’re looking for a good thriller, then you should see this manhwa authored by Kim.

 

11 – VENTHAM

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12/20	6/10	6/10	6/10	30/50

When psychopaths meet in a weird world, it is always a masterpiece and Ventham is no exception. Set in the medieval era, this fantasy manhwa is not scared of going deep into the crazy world of maniacs and it does touch on several disturbing topics.

Ventham is great as a Boy’s Love manhwa and it excels further as a psychopath manhwa. The art is amazing, the story is consistent and entertaining, and the characters are so well developed you will wish you were a psychopath.

 

10 – CLOSED CIRCUIT

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13/20	6/10	7/10	6/10	32/50

This 2016 manhwa follows a madman, specifically a serial killer who is being helped by a strange woman. Undoubtedly, this is one of the best horror manhwa featuring a serial killer and the manhwa author, Nivini, is excellent at conveying emotions.

Closed Circuit thrives on mysteries, and with the detectives now going after two targets, there is enough mystery to last us a total of thirty two episodes. Why is this mysterious woman helping the serial killer? Will the killer be caught?  

 

9 – DOOMED/Kitsch Year

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13/20	7/10	7/10	6/10	33/50

Also known as ‘Disrespectful Bish, Kitsch Year’, our protagonist can’t catch a break. As a young orphan, Su Ae Choi was continuously assaulted by the director of the orphanage, and as the years go by, she gets married to a maniac.

Doomed is a manhwa that explores all topics beyond the borders of sanity, a tale of romance, revenge and serial killers. What does the future hold for Su Ae Choi in this brutal manhwa by Taebal and illustrated by Dol Kong.

 

8 – 340 DAYS

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13/20	7/10	7/10	7/10	34/50

Romance, secrets, murders, school life, serial killers and psychopaths, 340 Days has it all. The Manhwa ran from 2014 to 2015, focusing on the aftermath and psychological impact of unrequited love. The manhwa is written and illustrated by Michii.

The fantasy manhwa packs a lot of mystery, and it is unapologetic in the way it tackles important societal issues. Lin and Dosung are our main characters in this unrequited love story and they are totally different in all ways possible.

 

7 – STRANGERS FROM HELL

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15/20	8/10	7/10	7/10	37/50

Also known as ‘Hell is other people’, the manhwa tells the thrilling tale of Yoon Jongwoo’s experience at the goshiwon. Psychological thrillers when done well, will leave you wanting more and you just can’t get enough of Strangers from hell.

Almost every character in this series is annoying or just downright creepy. Yoon Jongwoo’s growth midway into the manhwa is testament of quality writing and the art style makes an amazing story even better.

 

6 – SUPERIOR DAY

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15/20	8/10	7/10	7/10	37/50

The 2008 manhwa by Team Getname is well known in the manhwa community for its explicit scenes and dastardly portrayal of psychopaths. This Horror manhwa poses a tough question to everyone – what will you do if your neighbor is a serial killer?

The main character is a sweet soul while the neighbor is an absolute madman. Things we do for love pits an amateur with just one bullet and a knife against an infamous serial killer… read Superior Day and find out the outcome.

 

5 – MY STUDENT CAN’T BE A PSYCHOPATH

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16/20	8/10	7/10	8/10	39/50

A popular manhwa that ran for three years from 2015 to 2018, it is unique for its brilliant use of dark humor. If you love romance in a school setting, then this is the perfect psychopath manhwa for you.

There is something sinister going on at Jung Intae’s school, and while the secrets are hidden and everyone is claiming to be a psychopath, there is an actual psychopath lurking in the shadows.

4 – UNHINGED

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17/20	8/10	8/10	8/10	41/50

A badass story of revenge, featuring a strong female lead character, Unhinged is a masterpiece that explores the boundaries of morality when faced with the harsh realities of human society.

This psychological thriller centres on Erika who is wrongly convicted of her husband’s murder. From the cold darkness of her cell, the woman plans her revenge, blood will be spilled and mercy will not be shown.

 

3 – INTERVIEW WITH A MURDERER

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17/20	8/10	8/10	8/10	41/50

This might just be the best psychological thriller that manhwa has to offer, the murder mysteries will have you at the edge of your seat from start to finish. This horror, Boy’s Love manhwa takes a twist when the serial killer begins to show an interest in the journalist working on his case.

The manhwa is authored by Queensa and illustrated by Bbyong and it launched in 2018. Since then, it has built up a massive following among manhwa readers. Interview with a murderer is characterized by its fast pace and cleverly hidden clues… this one is a true gem.

 

2 – Hulejasig

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18/20	9/10	8/10	9/10	44/50

 A horror story that knows no bounds, what is worse than a disabled young boy being bullied in school and yet at home he has no one to help him?. Jin is a survivor, going through the harshest conditions life has to offer but the young man refuses to quit upon being bullied at school.

Jin’s dad is a serial killer – his life can’t get any worse than it already is. When his dad goes out to hunt his victims who are mainly defenseless women, he forces Jin to act as an accomplice. In this psychological thriller, how can Jin break out from his father’s stronghold without becoming one of his victims? It is authored by Carnby KIM and illustrated by Youngchan Hwang.

 

1 – KILLING STALKING

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19/20	9/10	9/10	9/10	46/50

Killing Stalking is one of Manhwa’s biggest titles and it is written by author and artist Koogi. Killing Stalking enjoyed a stellar run from 2016 to 2019. The dark manhwa deals with mature themes such as self harm and abuse.

Yoon Bum suffers from mental illness, the young man has been through a lot of abuse in life and it’s about to get even worse. He becomes romantically obsessed with Sangwoo, the charismatic student who turns out to be a sadistic serial killer.

 

CONCLUSION

Psychopaths may be entertaining on screen, however, they are not people you will want to encounter in your day-to-day life. If you love manhwa with such characters then read these recommended titles and let us know your favorite in the list.